Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
School of Social Work Adjunct Field Liaison
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
School Of Social Work Adjunct Field Liaison
The VCU School of Social Work, Office of Field Education, is hiring field education liaisons to oversee the field education of social work students completing the MSW Program. Field Liaisons serve as a link between the School of Social Work, field instructor and student. Position responsibilities include orienting students to the field course, providing students with a syllabus outlining expectations for the field course, facilitating monthly virtual class sessions, reading and grading student field course work requirements in a timely manner, and assigning final field education grades based on all gathered course data. They also provide feedback to students regarding their progress in field education, provide consultation and support to students when there are difficulties in field education, help field instructors design meaningful field education experiences for students, make virtual agency visits via video conferencing and maintain ongoing contact with the field instructor and student, and be available to students and field instructors for consultation and problem solving. They must adhere to the Office of Field Education's policies and practices to support student success in field education, attend and actively participate in monthly virtual field liaison meetings, work directly with the Office of Field Education when student or agency related issues arise, participate in all field liaison trainings and orientations, provide ongoing evaluation of the placement agency and field instructor's willingness and ability to provide learning opportunities and field instruction consistent with the learning objectives of the M.S.W. curriculum as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and inform the student's adviser when the student is experiencing difficulty in field education or is at risk of failing field education. This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment, with a salary of $4,470 (full caseload, up to 17 students) or $2,235 (half caseload, up to 11 students). Required qualifications include an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited social work program, minimum of three years post MSW practice experience, previous field education experience as a field instructor or other social work education related experience, flexibility in schedule during the traditional work day, and demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred qualifications include serving as a field instructor for a minimum of two years, five years of post MSW practice experience, previous higher education teaching experience with a focus on social work education or a related field, and knowledge of non-profit and government social service agencies in the state of Virginia. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
The VCU School of Social Work, Office of Field Education, is hiring field education liaisons to oversee the field education of social work students completing the MSW Program. Field Liaisons serve as a link between the School of Social Work, field instructor and student. Position responsibilities include orienting students to the field course, providing students with a syllabus outlining expectations for the field course, facilitating monthly virtual class sessions, reading and grading student field course work requirements in a timely manner, and assigning final field education grades based on all gathered course data. They also provide feedback to students regarding their progress in field education, provide consultation and support to students when there are difficulties in field education, help field instructors design meaningful field education experiences for students, make virtual agency visits via video conferencing and maintain ongoing contact with the field instructor and student, and be available to students and field instructors for consultation and problem solving. They must adhere to the Office of Field Education's policies and practices to support student success in field education, attend and actively participate in monthly virtual field liaison meetings, work directly with the Office of Field Education when student or agency related issues arise, participate in all field liaison trainings and orientations, provide ongoing evaluation of the placement agency and field instructor's willingness and ability to provide learning opportunities and field instruction consistent with the learning objectives of the M.S.W. curriculum as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and inform the student's adviser when the student is experiencing difficulty in field education or is at risk of failing field education. This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment, with a salary of $4,470 (full caseload, up to 17 students) or $2,235 (half caseload, up to 11 students). Required qualifications include an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited social work program, minimum of three years post MSW practice experience, previous field education experience as a field instructor or other social work education related experience, flexibility in schedule during the traditional work day, and demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred qualifications include serving as a field instructor for a minimum of two years, five years of post MSW practice experience, previous higher education teaching experience with a focus on social work education or a related field, and knowledge of non-profit and government social service agencies in the state of Virginia. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer